Lodge Crescent, Orpington
South East
£500,000
Listed on 24/10/2026
Listed on 24/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
2Type
BungalowArea
935 sqftFeatures
- Garage
- Garden
- Parking
Description
This detached two-bedroom bungalow is set on a residential road within walking distance of Orpington High Street. The accommodation includes an entrance hall, a lounge that opens into a sun room, a fitted kitchen/breakfast room, two double bedrooms, a bathroom and a separate WC.
The rear garden is described as approximately 72ft long, with lawn, mature shrubs, a covered seating area and a summer house. A detached garage with power and lighting sits alongside an in-and-out gravel driveway providing off-street parking. The property has double glazing and central heating, with potential for loft or rear extensions subject to planning permission and other necessary consents. The existing layout and scope for further work may suit buyers considering modernisation or expansion; feasibility would need to be checked. Local shops, amenities and transport links are nearby.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
54out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
This detached bungalow has a usable, largely intact interior, so the £6,500–£18,000 renovation range points to a light refresh rather than a major overhaul. The dated bathroom and WC finishes offer a clear cosmetic project, while the established 72ft garden, sun room, detached garage and in-and-out driveway give the property plenty of practical appeal. The listing also mentions loft and rear extension potential subject to planning permission, though feasibility is not established by the photos.
At £500,000, the asking price is about 0.3% below the local average on a £/sqf basis, which is reasonable value rather than a standout discount. The overall score is 54/100 (D): the property has useful fundamentals and a manageable scope of work, but the economics are tight at the current price, with the estimated purchase-plus-renovation midpoint slightly above the implied current local average value.
Key opportunities
- Refresh the dated bathroom and WC finishes and update older decorative styling.
- Tidy or rationalise the garden structures and stored items to make better use of the established 72ft garden and covered seating area.
- Explore the stated loft or rear extension potential subject to planning permission and feasibility.
Key risks
- The estimated purchase price plus renovation midpoint is slightly above the implied current local average value, leaving limited headroom on the available figures.
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